Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission at MAHE Manipal?

MET 2026 (Manipal Entrance Test) is the primary exam. Candidates can also apply via JEE Main 2026 CRL, which fills 20% of general category B.Tech seats. Both routes require Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (minimum 50% in relevant subjects).

How many MBBS seats does KMC Manipal have and what is the cutoff?

KMC Manipal has 250 MBBS seats (212 Deemed/Paid and 38 NRI), all filled through MCC deemed university counselling. In NEET 2025 Round 3, KMC Manipal MBBS closed at AIR 31,834, which corresponds to a NEET score of 508 to 520 marks.

Does MAHE have management quota seats?

No. MAHE is a private deemed university with no government-mandated management quota. B.Tech uses MET or JEE Main. MBBS uses MCC counselling only. NRI/Foreign National seats are available at higher fees through manipal.edu.

What is MAHE Manipals NIRF ranking?

MAHE Manipal is ranked 3rd in the NIRF 2025 University category and 14th in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking. MAHE holds NAAC A++ accreditation.

What exams does TAPMI Manipal accept for MBA?

TAPMI accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, and NMAT. Shortlisted candidates go through WAT and PI. For the 2027-28 MBA batch, CAT 2026 (exam November 29, 2026) is the relevant entrance exam. TAPMIs total MBA programme fee is INR 20.10 lakh.

MAHE Manipal ME Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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20 Jun, 2026 MAHE Manipal Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for ME Computer Science And Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 4.92 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 4.92 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 8 LPA

PG 2-year NIRF data

Cutoff

MET score range, General

Placement rate

81%

PG 2-year batch placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the test to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Score ranges by category and route 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About MAHE ME CSE

MAHE offers a two-year, full-time M.E in Computer Science and Engineering at Manipal School of Information Sciences with 60 seats through MET. The school is AICTE approved and has taught postgraduate information science courses since 1998. The course covers cloud, data, AI, security and embedded systems with a company project in year 2. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.92 Lakhs and INR 7.92 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. You get admission through the MAHE online test and counselling. The General MET score range used here starts at 70. PG two-year NIRF data shows INR 8 LPA median pay and 81% of the batch placed.

MAHE ME CSE Fees

The full course costs INR 4.92 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.92 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.66 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee in two yearly parts. MAHE also charges other fee every year. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and living cost add INR 3 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 3.66 Lakhs	INR 1.83 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Other fee	INR 1.26 Lakhs	INR 63,000 a year, 2 years
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and living	INR 3 Lakhs	INR 1.50 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 4.92 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 7.92 Lakhs	Full course

MAHE ME CSE Admission Dates 2027

MET registration is expected in Jan 2027 and the last date to apply is expected on 30 Apr 2027. The 2027 dates below are estimates from the 2026 order. Keep your scorecard, degree marks and fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
MET registration opens	Jan 2027	Tentative
MET registration, last date to apply	30 Apr 2027	Tentative
MET exam	May 2027	Tentative
MET result and score	Jun 2027	Tentative
Counselling and allotment	Jun 2027	Tentative
First fee payment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

MAHE ME CSE Eligibility

You need a B.E or B.Tech degree with 50% marks. You also need a MET score because MAHE uses the test for all M.E courses at this school. Students from computer science and allied branches fit the course best.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	B.E or B.Tech in a relevant branch
Marks	50% in the qualifying degree
Exam	MET score for M.E admission
Documents	Degree marks, scorecard and identity proof

MAHE ME CSE Admission Process

The process has the online form, MET, counselling, fee payment and reporting. You fill the form first and MAHE decides the merit list from the test score. You then accept the allotment, pay the first fee and finish the document check.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the MAHE form and pick the M.E course
2. Write MET	Take the online entrance test for M.E admission
3. Attend counselling	Choose the course and accept the allotment
4. Pay fee	Pay the first part before the last date
5. Report	Bring original papers for document check

MAHE ME CSE Cutoff

The General score range starts at 70 and the OBC-NCL range starts at 65 in this guide. MAHE has not published a fixed closing score for this course. Treat these as caution ranges and wait for the admission offer.

Category	Score range	Route
General	70 and above	MET merit list
OBC-NCL	65 and above	MET merit list
SC	55 and above	MET merit list
ST	50 and above	MET merit list
EWS	60 and above	MET merit list

MAHE ME CSE Placements

PG two-year data shows INR 8 LPA median pay and 81% of the batch placed. The school says 50+ companies visit for postgraduate internships each year. Software, cloud, data and quality roles fit this course.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 8 LPA
Batch placed	81%
Internship companies	50+ companies
Roles	Software engineer, cloud architect, data analyst, QA engineer

MAHE ME CSE Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The SC or ST post-matric scholarship gives the biggest aid in this calculator. MAHE also lists a course fee support scheme and a GATE scholarship for valid scores.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC or ST post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 2 Lakhs over the course
MAHE program fee support	General category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course
GATE PG scholarship	Valid GATE score and full-time study	INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

MAHE ME CSE Ranking

MAHE stands #3 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A++ grade. The school is AICTE approved. NIRF ranks the university on teaching, research, graduation results and student reach.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#3
NAAC	2024	A++
AICTE	2026	Approved school

MAHE ME CSE Course Structure

Year 1 covers cloud, data, AI, security and embedded systems. Year 2 is mainly the company project and paid internship route. You study seven to eight months on campus before the longer project term.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Cloud computing, big data, AI and security basics
Year 1 labs	Modern databases, deep learning and web security labs
Year 2	Company project, internship and dissertation work

MAHE ME CSE Hostel and Campus

Manipal campus stay and living cost are estimated at INR 3 Lakhs for two years in this page. MSIS is a postgraduate school in Manipal, so the peer group is different from large undergraduate colleges.

Item	Detail
Campus	Manipal campus
Living estimate	INR 3 Lakhs for two years
School focus	Postgraduate information science courses
Internship term	Company project in year 2

Should you pick ME CSE at MAHE?

This course suits students who want software, cloud or data jobs and can learn fast in a short campus term.

Pick it if:

You want a short campus stay: MSIS keeps year 2 for company internship, so ask about the internship list before joining.

You want software roles: the course points to software engineer, cloud architect, data analyst and QA roles, not only classroom research.

Your goal is paid practice: the year 2 project can be done in a company as a paid internship.

You need the fee to make sense: the median pay is INR 8 LPA against INR 4.92 Lakhs without hostel.

Skip it if:

You want one fixed track: this course mixes cloud, data, AI, security and embedded topics, so a named track may fit better.

You need campus teaching for both years: MSIS says most year 2 work moves to an industry project.

You have no time for MET: all M.E seats use MET, so apply before the form deadline and keep documents ready.

You count on a high score only: published closing scores are not out, so keep another plan until MAHE gives your offer.

Counsellor's advice

If you want software practice and can clear MET, keep this course high. If you need a narrow track, ask MSIS before paying.

ME CSE Eligibility▾

Degree: You need B.E or B.Tech in a relevant computer science or allied branch.

Marks: You need 50% marks in the qualifying degree before final admission.

Entrance test: MAHE uses MET for all M.E courses at Manipal School of Information Sciences.

Documents: Keep degree marks, scorecard, identity proof and category paper ready for counselling.

ME CSE Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the MAHE admission form, pick this M.E course and upload the papers.

Write MET: Take the online entrance test for the M.E merit list.

Counselling: MAHE allots the seat from your score and your course choice.

Fee payment: Pay the first fee part before the last date, or you lose the seat.

Reporting: Bring original papers for document check and collect the admission order.

ME CSE Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027

MET registration opens

The online form is expected to open in Jan 2027.

Tentative

30 Apr 2027

MET registration, last date to apply

Last date to apply is expected from the 2026 calendar.

Tentative

May 2027

MET exam

You need the test score for M.E counselling.

Tentative

Jun 2027

MET result and score

The score is used for the course merit list.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Counselling and allotment

Pick this course during counselling if it is your first choice.

Tentative

Jul 2027

First fee payment

You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by the given date.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original papers and the payment receipt for checking.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

The intake year is the year classes start.

Source: MAHE dates page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

MAHE ME CSE Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 1.83 Lakhs a year

INR 3.66 Lakhs

Other fee

Per year × 2, INR 63,000 a year

INR 1.26 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + living

Hostel and living

Per year × 2, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year

INR 3 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 4.92 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 7.92 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + other fee + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 8,295

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

163%

median first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 13,354

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

101%

median first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: MAHE general fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at MAHE?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are guidance because MAHE has not published course closing scores.

MAHE ME CSE Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with the college.

MAHE ME CSE vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to MAHE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

MIT ManipalMIT BengaluruVIT VelloreSRM ChennaiAmrita Bengaluru

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Manipal Institute of Technology

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Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru

Bengaluru

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Vellore Institute of Technology

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Bengaluru

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 4.92 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 4.40 Lakhs

INR 52,000 less

INR 5.25 Lakhs

INR 33,000 more

INR 4.92 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 5.10 Lakhs

INR 18,000 more

INR 4.70 Lakhs

INR 22,000 less

Median paylatest published batch

INR 8 LPA

PG 2-year data

INR 9 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

INR 7.6 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA less

INR 7 LPA

INR 1 LPA less, latest batch

INR 7.7 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

INR 7.4 LPA

INR 0.6 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

81%

PG 2-year data

78%

3 points lower

84%

3 points higher

75%

6 points lower

79%

2 points lower

77%

4 points lower

Closing rankMET guide range, General

guide range

5 places tougher

10 places easier

15 places easier

5 places easier

12 places easier

Seatsthis course

MET

15 fewer

15 more

30 fewer

30 more

120

60 more

ROImedian pay vs the full fee

163%

on INR 8 LPA

205%

42 points higher

145%

18 points lower

142%

21 points lower

151%

12 points lower

157%

6 points lower

In short

MIT Manipal costs less and pays more on this table, but MAHE has the course focus this page describes. If both offer you the seat, pick the one with the project route you want.

In short

MIT Bengaluru has more seats and a higher score line, but MAHE costs less and shows better median pay here. If money is tight, keep MAHE higher.

In short

VIT Vellore has the tougher score line and fewer seats in this table, while MAHE has stronger pay for less risk. If MAHE allots you this course, take it.

In short

SRM Chennai has more seats but costs more and pays a little less on this table. If MAHE offers the seat first, take MAHE and do not wait.

In short

Amrita Bengaluru costs less and has more seats, but MAHE shows better pay and ROI here. If both are open, choose by project fit.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on MAHE ME CSE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is ME CSE at MAHE worth the fee?▾

Yes, it can be worth it. Take it if you want a software or cloud role and can clear MET. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.92 Lakhs, and the median pay used on this page is INR 8 LPA. If you need a loan, check the EMI line in the fee block before you decide.

Should I take this course if my MET score is near 70?▾

It depends on your category and the offer MAHE gives. The checker uses 70 as the General caution range because a fixed closing score is not published. Keep this course in your list, but wait for the official offer before paying the first fee.

What job can I get after ME CSE at MAHE?▾

You can aim for software engineer, cloud architect, data analyst and QA roles. The course page names these jobs, and the placement data used here shows INR 8 LPA median pay. If you want a pure hardware role, ask MSIS whether the project list has that fit.

Who should pick this course?▾

Pick it if you want a two-year postgraduate course with a company project in year 2. MSIS says internship placement work starts early, and 50+ companies visit for postgraduate internships. Check the latest project list before joining, because the project fit matters as much as the classroom subjects.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want one narrow track from the first day. This course mixes cloud, data, AI, security and embedded topics. A named track at the same school may fit you better if you already know the exact role you want.

Is this course good for higher studies?▾

Yes, if you use the project year well. The course has deep learning, databases, web security and embedded system work, and year 2 can become a company project. Keep a faculty guide close and pick a project that can become a paper or a strong portfolio item.

Should I wait a year for a better score?▾

Wait only if you can improve a lot. MAHE has not published a fixed closing score for this course, so a small score gain may not change the result. If your current score is in the yes range, take the offer and focus on the project year.

Is the city right for internships?▾

Manipal is not a large metro, but this course is built around company projects. MSIS says 50+ companies visit for postgraduate internship recruitment each year. If you need daily networking in a metro, ask where the second-year project companies are before paying.

Will the fee come back through salary?▾

It can, if you get placed near the median pay. The no-hostel fee is INR 4.92 Lakhs and the median pay is INR 8 LPA, so the ROI tile shows 163%. If you add hostel and living cost, the ROI drops to 101%.

How do I get admission to ME CSE at MAHE?▾

Apply on the MAHE admission portal, write MET and attend counselling for the M.E seat. MAHE uses MET for all M.E programs at this school. After allotment, pay the first fee part and finish document checking before classes start.

What is the full course fee?▾

The full course fee without hostel is INR 4.92 Lakhs. It includes INR 3.66 Lakhs tuition fee and INR 1.26 Lakhs other fee. With the hostel and living estimate used here, the total becomes INR 7.92 Lakhs. Confirm the latest fee notice before paying.

Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾

Yes, if you match a scheme rule. The calculator includes MAHE fee support, GATE PG scholarship and post-matric schemes. The biggest shown waiver is INR 2 Lakhs. Keep income papers and category papers ready before counselling, because missing papers can block the claim.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 29, 2026

MAHE Manipal: 2 Answered Questions

Where should I pursue my Computer Science course, Thapar University or Manipal University?

Krishna ShrivastavMBA from Manipal University (2018)

My brother did his MBA from Manipal University and it has been one of the best decisions of his life. While both are prime universities, Manipal holds an edge due to the following reasons.

You will get the best-in-class faculties, infrastructure, and facilities that you won’t be able to get at Thapar.
In recent QS ranking 2020, Manipal University secured 17th rank all over India and 200th all over Asia, making it one of the top-ranked private universities in India.
Manipal University has also ranked way above the famous BHU (IIT BHU) in the World QS ranking 2021. Manipal university ranked #751-800 whereas BHU, and Thapar belonged to the same bracket of #801-1000.

Here are the 2020 placement trends in brief at Manipal.

Average CTC	7.2 LPA
Highest CTC	22.38 LPA
Total no of offers made	781
Major recruiters	E&Y, ITC, Microsoft, Dell, etc.

Overall, Manipal University is one of the top private institutions making it a great choice to pursue a computer science course.

Which course is better: CSE in Manipal University, Manipal or ECE in VIT Velllore?

Sarita GuptaStudied at Manipal Institute Of Technology (2017)

For B.Tech courses VIT has been ranked #15-300 in India for the year 2020 by NIRF rankings. In Tamil Nadu, the university was ranked #4th for courses in B.Tech. On the other hand, Manipal University was ranked #8-200 for top universities in India by NIRF rankings in the year 2020.

Admissions

Manipal University, Manipal:
- Completed his/ her 10+2 grade or equivalent from a recognized board With Physics, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects with 50% marks.
- The candidate taking admission should also qualify the Manipal Entrance Test (MET)- 2020.
- 3.35 Lakhs is the total fee for the CSE course in the 1st year.

VIT Vellore:
- The candidate must have completed 10+2 with PCM or PCB as the subjects.
- Minimum 60% marks should be obtained by the aspirant in 10+2.
- The selections are done on the basis of counseling and marks obtained in the entrance texts i.e., VITEEE.
- The total course fee for ECE in VIT is 1.98 Lakhs.

Placements

Manipal University, Manipal:
- 6.2 Lakhs was the median salary offered to CSE students in the University.
- Top recruiting companies in Manipal are Forbes Marshall, Mercedes Benz, Hyundai, Cipla, Hero Moto Corp, Maruti Suzuki, INFOYSIS, Intel, etc.

VIT Vellore:
- 713+ companies visited the campus with a total of 705 dream offers.
- The highest package offered was 41.60 LPA and 6.05 LPA was the average salary offered.
- Microsoft, Philips, HP, TCS, Wipro, Intel, Bank of America, Infosys, Deloitte, and Bosch among many others are top recruiters of the University.

Campus

Manipal University, Manipal:
- The campus is about 313 acres in the area.
- Hospital facilities, sports facilities, and innovative centers are available for students, Wi-Fi facility is available everywhere across the campus, restaurants, libraries, hostel, labs, etc. are some of the facilities available on-campus.

VIT Vellore:
- The campus size is about 250 acres.
- Clubs, library, sports facilities, hostel, health services, transport facilities, pollution friendly management projects such as liquid waste management, solid waste management, solar power, wind power, etc. are some of the facilities and activities going on in the campus.

If the subject is not the priority then VIT is a lot ahead of Manipal as it provides excellent placements and living environment to the students. But it all depends on the choice and interests of the aspirant seeking admissions.

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